16 April Fool’s Day gags to have you chortling into your chocolate
9.
Burger King
Introduces the NEW chocolate Whopper. Coming soon to your local Burger King
the NEW chocolate Whopper. coming soon to your local Burger King. maybe. pic.twitter.com/9N1snyYhRX
— Burger King (@BurgerKing) March 30, 2018
10.
The Observer
An Italian firm is planning to cash in on the great British Brexit debate by creating official Brexit and Remain emojis, dubbed Brexit Bulldog and Starry Blue.
11.
The Mail on Sunday
Has an exclusive about Prince Harry’s stag do. Organised by Meghan Markle, it will involve drinking laverbread smoothies and engaging in pre-dawn ancient Celtic chanting at a spiritual yurt retreat in West Wales.
12.
When you open Google Maps, this happens.
13.
Richard Branson
Sorry for any offence caused. Said Virgin Australia were about to introduce something different to their in-flight service.
It’s great when two Virgin companies work together to come up with a really great idea. Well done to everyone at @VirginAustralia and @VirginActiveOz for introducing the world’s first in flight spin class. Will be touring Australia later this year and can’t wait to join one pic.twitter.com/cTIAxUuVZS
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) March 31, 2018
14.
Daily Express
Goes with the headline ‘Le BONGS! Britain’s legendary Big Ben to be renovated by the FRENCH’ before explaining: ‘Big Ben, iconic symbol of Britishness, has fallen into the hands of the French – with the legendary bell being fixed on the other side of the Channel’
15.
Poundland
Launches a fashion range for cats
16.
Sunday Telegraph
Reports that the European Union is planning its own ‘bateau de commerce’ trade yacht modelled on Royal Yacht Britannia
BONUS (because they kept on coming)
17.
Royal Albert Hall
The rumours are true – the time capsule planted by Queen Victoria has been unearthed during our excavation works. #RAHtimecapsule https://t.co/f2zp1wW8jS
— Royal Albert Hall (@RoyalAlbertHall) April 1, 2018
18.
These west London police
Following successful lab trials, the MPS will be introducing "recovery rats"- these are used by trained handlers to recover drugs and other items concealed in small or enclosed spaces usually unreachable by dogs.
Here's pictures of Police rats Sam and Yuri during their training pic.twitter.com/mkjpyimQnt— Queens Park Police (@MPSQueensPark) April 1, 2018